Oban Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Oban Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 486 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (67% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Boundary Food Express (convenience, 155m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 149m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 72m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Oban Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Newham Leisure Centre 579m · 7 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 1391m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 130m · 2 min walk
- A&E Department 251m · 3 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 262m · 3 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 430m · 5 min walk
libraries (5)
- Plaistow Library 1086m · 14 min walk
- Custom House Library 1131m · 14 min walk
- Green Street Library 1396m · 17 min walk
- Beckton Library 1593m · 20 min walk
- East Ham Library 1772m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 95m · 1 min walk
- Greenway 147m · 2 min walk
- Brampton Park 650m · 8 min walk
- Beckton District Park 806m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- New City Primary School 72m · 1 min walk
- Tunmarsh School 433m · 5 min walk
- Cumberland Community School 501m · 6 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- Central Park Primary School 619m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.